Fresh Energy is driving down emissions from electricity by expanding wind, solar, and storage; building the grid of the future; and advocating for affordable, reliable, and modern rate designs that ensure no one is left behind.
Expanding wind, solar, and storage
Building the grid of the future
Advocating for rate design centering equity and electrification
- Xcel Energy’s multiday energy storage demonstration
If you live in Minnesota, it’s likely you’ve seen media coverage about the work underway at the site of Xcel Energy’s Sherco power plant as… Continue reading Xcel Energy’s multiday energy storage demonstration - Regulators approve more renewables in Xcel Energy’s final long-range plan
Xcel Energy’s long-range plan includes coal retirements, maximum scrutiny of natural gas, and boosts wind, solar, and storage. - Advocacy groups applaud approval of Northland Reliability Transmission Line
On January 23, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved the Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the Northland Reliability Transmission Line. - MISO board approves largest ever regional grid upgrade in the United StatesOn Thursday, December 12, MISO approved lines will enable nearly 119 gigawatts of new renewable generation and storage to come online.
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Incorporating Health and Equity Metrics into the Minnesota Power 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
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Monitoring Pollinators on Minnesota Solar Installations
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Minnesota Energy At A Glance
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Negative prices in the MISO market – September 2018
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Solar with Justice Chapter 5
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Petition of Northern States Power Company for Approval of General Time-of-Use Service Tariff
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Bringing Community Solar to a Broader Community
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Community Solar Pledge